Dividing Whole Numbers

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  STEP 1: Divide the whole numbers.

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  Determine the smallest number from the left of the dividend (24) that can be divided by the divisor (2). Write that answer in the quotient.

  
  

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  STEP 2: Dividing continued.

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  Do the same as before.

  
  

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  STEP 3: Find the answer.

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